What is the best way to travel from Madurai to Salem?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Carpool to Salem from Madurai. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 6 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Salem from Madurai?
You can reach Salem with just £3 by taking a Bus from NueGo, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Zingbus4h 40m022:00MaduraiMadurai Coach Station02:40SalemIndianOil Gas Station0First ClassA Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 13/12/2025 22:00:00 to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 14/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 First Class ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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Zingbus4h 20m022:40MaduraiMadurai Coach Station03:00SalemIndianOil Gas Station0First ClassA Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 13/12/2025 22:40:00 to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 14/12/2025 03:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 45m021:25MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand02:10SalemNew Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 14/12/2025 21:25:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 15/12/2025 02:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 25m022:30MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand02:55SalemNew Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 14/12/2025 22:30:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 15/12/2025 02:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 35m021:45MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand02:20SalemNew Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 14/12/2025 21:45:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 15/12/2025 02:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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NueGo4h 25m021:45MaduraiMadurai Coach Station02:10SalemNew Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 14/12/2025 21:45:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 15/12/2025 02:10:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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NueGo4h 25m023:00MaduraiMadurai Coach Station03:25SalemNew Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 14/12/2025 23:00:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 15/12/2025 03:25:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 45m021:25MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand02:10SalemNew Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 15/12/2025 21:25:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 16/12/2025 02:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 25m023:00MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand03:25SalemNew Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 15/12/2025 23:00:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 16/12/2025 03:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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NueGo4h 25m021:45MaduraiMadurai Coach Station02:10SalemNew Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 15/12/2025 21:45:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 16/12/2025 02:10:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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NueGo4h 25m023:00MaduraiMadurai Coach Station03:25SalemNew Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 15/12/2025 23:00:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 16/12/2025 03:25:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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Zingbus4h 40m022:00MaduraiMadurai Coach Station02:40SalemIndianOil Gas Station0First ClassA Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 15/12/2025 22:00:00 to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 16/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 First Class ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 45m021:25MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand02:10SalemNew Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 18/12/2025 21:25:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 02:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 35m021:45MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand02:20SalemNew Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 18/12/2025 21:45:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 02:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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NueGo4h 25m021:45MaduraiMadurai Coach Station02:10SalemNew Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 18/12/2025 21:45:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 02:10:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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Zingbus5h 0m022:00MaduraiMadurai Coach Station03:00SalemIndianOil Gas Station0First ClassA Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 18/12/2025 22:00:00 to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 03:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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NueGo4h 25m023:00MaduraiMadurai Coach Station03:25SalemNew Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 18/12/2025 23:00:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 03:25:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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NueGo5h 10m014:00MaduraiMadurai Coach Station19:10SalemNew Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 19/12/2025 14:00:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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FlixBus4h 35m010:15MaduraiMattuthavani Bus Stand14:50SalemAlhind tours and travels0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 19/12/2025 10:15:00 to Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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FlixBus4h 25m022:00MaduraiMattuthavani Bus Stand02:25SalemAlhind tours and travels0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 19/12/2025 22:00:00 to Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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NueGo5h 10m023:30MaduraiMadurai Coach Station04:40SalemNew Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 19/12/2025 23:30:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 04:40:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 35m021:45MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand02:20SalemNew Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 19/12/2025 21:45:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 02:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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BlaBlaCar3h 30m016:00Madurai01:00Salem0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Madurai (India) at 19/12/2025 16:00:00 to , Salem (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Carpool Friday
What are the fastest trips from Madurai to Salem?
You can get to Salem from Madurai in just 3h 30m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Zingbus4h 20m022:40MaduraiMadurai Coach Station03:00SalemIndianOil Gas Station0First ClassA Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 13/12/2025 22:40:00 to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 14/12/2025 03:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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Zingbus4h 40m022:00MaduraiMadurai Coach Station02:40SalemIndianOil Gas Station0First ClassA Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 13/12/2025 22:00:00 to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 14/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 First Class ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 25m022:30MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand02:55SalemNew Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 14/12/2025 22:30:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 15/12/2025 02:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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NueGo4h 25m021:45MaduraiMadurai Coach Station02:10SalemNew Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 14/12/2025 21:45:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 15/12/2025 02:10:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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NueGo4h 25m023:00MaduraiMadurai Coach Station03:25SalemNew Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 14/12/2025 23:00:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 15/12/2025 03:25:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 35m021:45MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand02:20SalemNew Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 14/12/2025 21:45:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 15/12/2025 02:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 45m021:25MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand02:10SalemNew Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 14/12/2025 21:25:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 15/12/2025 02:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 25m023:00MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand03:25SalemNew Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 15/12/2025 23:00:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 16/12/2025 03:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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NueGo4h 25m021:45MaduraiMadurai Coach Station02:10SalemNew Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 15/12/2025 21:45:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 16/12/2025 02:10:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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NueGo4h 25m023:00MaduraiMadurai Coach Station03:25SalemNew Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 15/12/2025 23:00:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 16/12/2025 03:25:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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Zingbus4h 40m022:00MaduraiMadurai Coach Station02:40SalemIndianOil Gas Station0First ClassA Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 15/12/2025 22:00:00 to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 16/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 First Class ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 45m021:25MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand02:10SalemNew Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 15/12/2025 21:25:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 16/12/2025 02:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Fastest Buses Monday
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NueGo4h 25m021:45MaduraiMadurai Coach Station02:10SalemNew Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 18/12/2025 21:45:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 02:10:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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NueGo4h 25m023:00MaduraiMadurai Coach Station03:25SalemNew Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 18/12/2025 23:00:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 03:25:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 35m021:45MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand02:20SalemNew Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 18/12/2025 21:45:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 02:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 45m021:25MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand02:10SalemNew Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 18/12/2025 21:25:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 02:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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Zingbus5h 0m022:00MaduraiMadurai Coach Station03:00SalemIndianOil Gas Station0First ClassA Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 18/12/2025 22:00:00 to IndianOil Gas Station, Salem (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 03:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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BlaBlaCar3h 30m016:00Madurai01:00Salem0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Madurai (India) at 19/12/2025 16:00:00 to , Salem (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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FlixBus4h 25m022:00MaduraiMattuthavani Bus Stand02:25SalemAlhind tours and travels0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 19/12/2025 22:00:00 to Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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FlixBus4h 35m010:15MaduraiMattuthavani Bus Stand14:50SalemAlhind tours and travels0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 19/12/2025 10:15:00 to Alhind tours and travels, Salem (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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Intrcity Smartbus4h 35m021:45MaduraiPeriyar Bus Stand02:20SalemNew Bus Stand0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 19/12/2025 21:45:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 02:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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NueGo5h 10m014:00MaduraiMadurai Coach Station19:10SalemNew Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 19/12/2025 14:00:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 19/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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NueGo5h 10m023:30MaduraiMadurai Coach Station04:40SalemNew Bus Stand0Premium EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 19/12/2025 23:30:00 to New Bus Stand, Salem (India) arriving at 20/12/2025 04:40:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Madurai to Salem
What are the most popular stations in Madurai and Salem?
In Madurai, you will usually depart from Railway Station, Mattuthavani Bus Stand or Periyar Bus Stand, while in Salem you will be arriving at Alhind tours and travels, Train Station or Tamil Sangam Rd, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Salem from Madurai? With 4 connections between 6 Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Madurai and Salem, you can pay as low as £3 with a Bus from NueGo.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Salem in just 3h 30m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Madurai and Salem are Intrcity Smartbus, NueGo and Zingbus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Madurai and Salem is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Tirupparangunram or to Māllur, and look at flights from Madurai Airport, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Madurai to Salem?
The most popular companies between Madurai and Salem, are Intrcity Smartbus, NueGo and Zingbus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Intrcity Smartbus, NueGo, Zingbus and 1 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Madurai to Salem
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Madurai to Salem. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Madurai to Salem
How can I reach Salem from Madurai?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Salem from Madurai.
How far is Salem from Madurai?
The distance between Madurai and Salem is 192.8 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Madurai and Salem?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 33 kgs, and a flight 47 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Madurai to Salem?
You can get to Salem with just £3 by taking a Bus from NueGo.
What is the fastest way to get from Madurai to Salem?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Salem in just 3h 30m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Madurai and to Salem
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Madurai and to Salem. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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